Ghana Warns Citizens: Avoid Travel to South Africa Over Anti-Immigrant Protests

Ghana has issued a formal travel warning for its citizens planning to visit South Africa. The advisory comes ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests in the country. The Ghanaian government urged its nationals to postpone non-essential travel to South Africa until further notice. Officials cited safety concerns linked to the demonstrations, which target foreign workers and migrants. The protests are expected to take place in several major South African cities. Ghana’s embassy in Pretoria has advised citizens already in South Africa to remain indoors and avoid large gatherings. This warning follows a history of sporadic anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, which has previously affected Ghanaian and other African communities. The Ghanaian government stated it will monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.